Senator Jon Tester introduced the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, which would nearly double the river miles in the state protected as wild and scenic. Gallatin County Commissioner Scott Macfarlane says his county’s economy relies heavily on natural resources. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-19_637.mp3
June Montana Employment Numbers Shows Slight Increases
Montana’s labor force grew by more than 2,000 workers in June while total employment in the state grew by some 1,800 workers. Montana’s unemployment rate had a small uptick in June rising 0.1% to 3.7%. Montana’s total employment which includes payroll agricultural and self-employed workers grew by 1,842 in May bolstered by strong labor force g...
Montana Unemployment Recovery At Below-Average Pace So Far
New unemployment claims decreased week over week July 5th and were 94% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, Wallet Hub just released updated rankings for the states whose unemployment claims are recovering the quickest. Montana ranks 30th. The most recovered state is Kentucky and the least ...
Senator Tester Provides Framework For Spending Potential Infrastructure Funding In Montana
If the new $1.2 trillion infrastructure package passes and becomes law how will Montana do? Senator Jon Tester. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-15_1137.mp3
Montana Tunnels At Risk Of Forfeiting Ownership To DEQ
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued a violation letter to the Montana Tunnels mine in Jefferson City and if Montana Tunnels Mining Incorporated doesn’t respond and resolve the issues within 15 days of official receipt of the letter the mine will forfeit ownership and the $19.7 million bond the state is currently holding....
Land Appraiser Breaks Down Factors Leading To Montana’s Current Land Market
People are flocking to Montana for more than one reason. Andy Rahn, a land appraiser with decades of experience in the shifting tides of Montana’s land markets, was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-15_737-1.mp3
St. Mary’s Milk River And Other Projects Receive Infrastructure Funding
More than $300 million was approved Wednesday for Montana water projects by members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee from the U.S. Senate’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. The St. Mary’s Milk River Project is set to receive $100 million of the funds. In addition there is $211 million for three potable wate...
Supreme Court Rejects State Legislature’s Subpoeana
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled the state Legislature overstepped its authority when it subpoenaed records from the judicial branch without a legislative purpose. Legislature represented by the Republican Attorney General’s Office had argued the Supreme Court should not be able to rule on the matter of their own subpoenas. The unanim...
Governor Gianforte Issues Statewide Emergency Executive Order
As Montana’s devastating fire season continues, Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order today, declaring a wildland fire emergency across Montana. The order is in response to the dangerous conditions across the state and will help procure additional resources to assist in fire suppression efforts. These resources include potent...
Fieldwork Adventures to Support Sage Grouse Habitat
Date: August 1-4, 2021 & August 15-18, 2021 Location: Glasgow and James Kipp Campground We have a busy August in store with plenty of fieldwork adventures to support sage grouse habitat and we would love your support with these hands-on volunteer opportunities! Please join us for the first fieldwork stint based out of the Gla...